D DRIVELINE/AXLE

SECTION

REAR AXLE

RAX

CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 2 Precautions ......................................................... ..... 2 PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3 Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3 NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 4 NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 4 WHEEL HUB ......................................................... ..... 5 On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ...................... ..... 5 REAR WHEEL BEARING ................................ ..... 5 Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 6 REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 6 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ..... 7 INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 7 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ..... 8 Wheel Bearing (Rear) .......................................... ..... 8

Revision: May 2004

RAX-1

2004 Quest

PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS Precautions

PFP:00001
EDS000VT

CAUTION: q When installing each rubber part, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with tires on the ground. *Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. q After installing the removed suspension parts, check the rear wheel alignment. q Do not jack up the vehicle at the trailing arm and lateral link.

Revision: May 2004

RAX-2

2004 Quest

PREPARATION PREPARATION Commercial Service Tools

Tool name Power tool Description Loosening and removing bolts and nuts
PFP:00002

A
EDS000VV

PBIC0190E

RAX

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RAX-3

2004 Quest

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING NVH Troubleshooting Chart
PFP:00003
EDS000VW

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
WT-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" WT-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" ROAD WHEEL

RAX-6

RAX-5

Reference page

Improper installation, looseness

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

Wheel bearing damage

Parts interference

RAX-5

Noise Shake Symptom REAR AXLE Vibration Shimmy Shudder Poor quality ride or handling : Applicable

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RAX-4

2004 Quest

TIRES

WHEEL HUB WHEEL HUB On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage. q Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
PFP:43202

A
EDS000VX

RAX

SMA525A

REAR WHEEL BEARING

q

Check the axial end play. Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

q q

Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly. Replace the wheel bearing assembly if the axial end play exceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does not turn smoothly. Refer to RAX-6, "Removal and Installation" . CAUTION: The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace the wheel hub assembly. q Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation. q Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.

Revision: May 2004

RAX-5

2004 Quest

WHEEL HUB Removal and Installation

Rear Wheel Hub Assembly
EDS000VY

WDIA0111E

1. 4.

Wheel nut Rear ABS sensor

2.

Brake rotor

3.

Wheel hub assembly

REMOVAL
1. 2. Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Remove the brake caliper assembly without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tool. q The brake hose does not need to be disconnected from the brake caliper. q Suspend the caliper assembly using a wire so that the brake hose is not stretched. CAUTION: q Do not depress the brake pedal to prevent the caliper piston from popping out. q Do not twist the brake hose. Remove the brake rotor. NOTE: The parking brake must be fully released Remove the rear ABS sensor, then position it away from the hub assembly using wire. CAUTION: q Failure to remove the rear ABS sensor may result in damage to the sensor, causing the sensor to become inoperative. q Do not stretch the rear ABS sensor wire harness. Remove the wheel hub assembly from the knuckle using power tool.

3.

4.

5.

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RAX-6

2004 Quest

WHEEL HUB
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks, and damage on the wheel hub assembly, replace if necessary. CAUTION: The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace the wheel hub assembly. q Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation. q Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.
A

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. q Check that the wheel bearing operates smoothly. q Check that the wheel hub bearing axial end play is within specification as shown. Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

RAX

G
LDIA0029E

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RAX-7

2004 Quest

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) Wheel Bearing (Rear)
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
PFP:00030
EDS000VZ

Revision: May 2004

RAX-8

2004 Quest